General Practice at Scale

The challenges facing general practice are well documented and we recognise that working at scale is one way to meet these challenges. Funded by NHS England and working in partnership with the Nuffield Trust, this project strives to obtain a better understanding of the formation of networks of practices and to support practices in scaling up.

GP at Scale (previously supporting federations) recognises that there are several models for how practices are working together. Two or more organisations work collaboratively (either formally or informally) in their front or back office functions or work to group together to win provider contracts. Groupings include federations, networks, multi-specialty community providers (MCPs), primary and acute care settings (PACs), joint ventures, super practices, multi-site practices. The key aspects are that general practice is essential to the grouping.

Online Learning Network

The RCGP General Practice At Scale Online Learning Network provides information and support around general practice working at scale. We have developed an Online Learning Network to facilitate the sharing and signposting of useful resources, case studies and enable users to network with colleagues across the country.

Through this network and in combination with regional events we are connecting with, and learning from, at scale organisations about how and why they are forming and what makes them successful, bringing together GPs and helping to navigate potential problems and pitfalls.

We hope that you will find on here useful resources and case studies as well as opportunities to share learning from your experiences and make useful links with other at scale organisations. Whether you have been working at scale for a while or just want to find out more, this network can support you in your journey and connect you to colleagues across the country who are working in innovative ways.

Whether you have been working at scale for a while or just want to find out more, this network can support you in your journey.